Gas: EU, in line with the G7 on the no to payments in rubles

(ANSA) – BRUSSELS, MARCH 29 – With respect to Russia’s request for a payment for gas in rubles, the position of the EU “is that of the G7”: “The Commission participates in the G7 and the declarations that are issued by the G7 also cover the ‘EU “. Commission spokesman Eric Mamer emphasized this in the daily press briefing.

“G7 energy ministers met yesterday and EU energy commissioner Kadri Simson attended,” added another spokesperson, Tim Mcphie. The participants “rejected Putin’s request that supplies be paid in rubles”. “They reiterated that expressly entered into contracts with payments in euros or dollars and therefore the G7 partners agreed to ask companies based in their states not to give in to this request. This is the position that our Commissioner at ‘energy has subscribed “. (HANDLE).

Source: Ansa

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